Unit Readiness is structured to identify projects around the globe where Army Reserve Soldiers may provide their technical expertise, physical capabilities, and leadership skills in conjunction with private and/or public resources to make an impact on local communities, while simultaneously fulfilling Army Reserve training requirements.

One example of this impact exists within the collaboration of the U.S. Water Partnership and the Army Reserve. Through this developing initiative, Army Reserve Soldiers with engineering specialties provide their expertise and labor to the U.S. Water Partnership that brings together multiple agencies to address water security challenges around the globe, especially in the developing world.